Latest Articles Bottom Line Effective communication FOR the farm By Tim Cobb Owner, Farmland Company In an industry where your “word” often carries more weight than a written agreement, effective communication between agricultural stakeholders is key to long-term success. Solid and forthright communication is a foundation of trust that takes years for good farming operations to establish. Effective dialog is a constant moving target, but… Natural Resources It’s all about the water By Guest Author I have seen it work. As a graduate student, I researched cover crops in a California dryland wheat system, comparing a wheat-fallow system to one with a cover crop replacing fallow (McGuire et al., 1998). A wet winter allowed for successful wheat yields in both systems. However, research results suggest… Profiles GIS specialist maps a 37-year career By Trista Crossley Editor Mapping Dwaine Schettler’s 37-year career with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is relatively straightforward; it’s the side trails that are unexpected. Schettler is a program specialist at the Washington state FSA office, focusing on geographic information systems (GIS) and compliance. He was born and raised in Waterville, Wash., and graduated… Toolbox Rising interest rates uncover investment opportunities By Trista Crossley Editor While it may be hard to find the bright side of rising interest rates — just ask a Washington wheat farmer who’s already dealing with high input costs — there are investment opportunities to be found. According to Jordan Thayer, a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, banks may charge more… Advocacy Pain at the pump By Trista Crossley Editor Most Washingtonians are feeling some pain at the pump, but many growers are seeing red, as their on-farm fuel bills are costing thousands more than they should. The culprit is legislation, passed in 2021 and put into action in January 2023, that promised to exempt fuel used on the farm… Feature Signed By Guest Author Nestled among rolling hills in Lincoln County, Harrington, Wash., is a town with a small population but surprising momentum. Turn-of-the-century buildings are in the process of being renovated, including the Electric Hotel and the former U.S. Bank building. Local businesses line the main street — you can buy a pair… President's Perspective It may be a pain, but NASS data is critical By Andy Juris President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers The older I get, the more I’m convinced most of us (me included) stop maturing somewhere between ages 12 to 15. Adults must shave more often, but that’s about the only major difference later in life. Thus, almost any social group we, as adults, participate in can be viewed through… Bottom Line Tax changes are on the horizon By Justin Hunt CPA, Leffel, Otis, and Warwick, P.S. Another tax season is finished, and if there is a lesson to be learned, it’s that things never stay the same. There are some changes in the tax law coming over the next few years that will impact both agricultural producers’ farm business and personal tax returns. Some of these… « Previous 1 … 7 8 9 10 11 … 27 Next » Your Wheat Life Gallery Latest Articles 2024April 2024 Weathering Mother Nature’s whims By Anthony Smith President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers 2024April 2024 Finding the right financial advisor for you By Trista Crossley Editor 2024March 2024 The best cure for spring fever is spring fieldwork By Anthony Smith President, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Read More AboutAMMO, Carbon, Climate, Conservation, Convention, Crop Insurance, Dams, Economics, Farm Bill, General, Harvest, Inputs, Legal, Legislature, NAWG, Pesticides, Pests/Disease, Regulation, Research, Soil Health, Taxes, Trade, Transportation, USDA, Weather, Weeds